P3416 OBD-II: Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P3416

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High

In an effort to meet fuel and emissions standards, many manufacturers are utilizing cylinder deactivation systems. This system allows the engine's control module (PCM) to disable select cylinders when additional power is not needed from the engine, such as at idle or when cruising on the highway. If the engine's control module (PCM) determines that the Exhaust Valve for cylinder number two is not Turning on or off the way it is being commanded, the PCM will set code P3416.